Vase ding 鼎 dit Ge ding, M.C. 523, Entre -1000 et -800

Author(s): anonymous, founder date of production: between -1000 and -800 type(s) of object(s): china, metal, metal arts, archaeology, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies name(s): tableware and kitchen utensils, vase, religious object materials and techniques: bronze, mold casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 55. 5cm diameter: 49. 5cm description: tripod vase with hemispherical body; the fixed and raised handles. Decor of a taotie mask. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration themes / subjects / places represented: taotie mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1896 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 523. Date: Entre -1000 et -800.